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RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
If that alarm goes off while I’m away, I’m not taking any chances. Here’s what I usually do: - Call my regular septic guy right away. I’d rather pay for a quick check than risk a disaster. - If he can’t get there, I’ll ...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
- Cheap fixtures are a false economy - learned that the hard way after replacing a “bargain” faucet twice in three years. - I lean Delta too, especially for rentals. They’re not flashy, but tenants don’t call me about ...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
- Sharpie under tape is a pain - I've switched to paint pens for that reason. They hold up way better, even in damp basements. - Label kits are nice in theory, but honestly, masking tape and a bold marker have lasted lon...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way - nothing like waking up to a flooded basement. Here’s my two cents: - Rusty tank? That’s a ticking time bomb, not a “maybe next year” project. - Patch jobs just buy you time, not ...